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Health & ConsumersDirectorate General
EU policies on animal EU policies on animal welfare: the future EU welfare: the future EU
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Andrea GavinelliAnimal Welfare Unit
The Treaty on the FunctioningThe Treaty on the Functioningof the EU – 1.12.2009of the EU – 1.12.2009
Article 13“In formulating and implementing the Union's agriculture, fisheries, transport, internal market, research and technological development and space policies, the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to the requirements of animal welfare, while respecting the legislative or administrative provisions and customs of Member States relating in particular to religious rites, cultural traditions and regional heritage.”
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XXI century evolutions in the legislative area
1974 / 1993 / 2009 Stunning and Killing1977/1995 / 2005Transport 1986 / 2008* Animal in experiments1988 / 1999 Laying Hens1991 / 1997 / 2001 Calves – Pigs welfare at farm1998 General farm animal protection Directive 1999 Treaty Protocol
2006 Community Action Plan2007 Ban on trade in cat and dog fur2007 Council Directive on broiler chickens2009 Proposal to amend current Directive on the use
of animals for scientific purposes2009 Regulation concerning the trade in seal
products2009 Art 13 Treaty of The European Union
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The objectives of the Animal Welfare
Unit of DG Health and Consumers Improve the welfare of animals in Europe and abroad through policy initiatives in particular for farmed animals
Act as coordinator and facilitator for EU animal protection initiatives.
Prepare EU legislation, to perform studies and to promote research programs and scientific reviews.
Raise awareness among stakeholders as well as to develop international cooperation
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How is it done ?
Development of policies and legislative initiatives to maintain high welfare standards;
Act as the “Guardian of the Treaty”
Support of scientific and socio-economic studies;
Promotion of research programs and scientific reviews;
Provision of scientifically based information and advice;
Development of international cooperation. Trade assistance.
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The Community Action Plan The Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals on the Protection and Welfare of Animals
(2006 – 2010)(2006 – 2010) Upgrading existing
minimum standards for animal protection and welfare
Giving a high priority to promoting policy-orientated future research
Continue to support and initiate further international initiatives to raise awareness and create a greater consensus on animal welfare
Introducing standardised Animal welfare indicators
Education and knowledge transfer for all involved and for the general public
The 2nd EU strategy for AW: Main issues
EnforcementCompetitiveness of farmersCommunication to consumers and stakeholdersScience and innovationScope of EU legislation
Enforcement: outcomes of the evaluation
Member States problem but…need EU supervisionLack of awareness and training of parties concernedConflicts with economic interestsComplexity and rigidity of the legislation
Science and innovation:outcome of the evaluation
To clarify animals needsTo optimise animals needs and economic sustainabilityTo better disseminate
results at practical level
Conclusion
Evaluation: wide ranging exerciseFactual collection of data and opinionsUseful recommendations for future actionsScopeInstruments (not only legal)Efficiency/consistency/costs
Our ambitionsNew strategy for 2011:
Defining clearly the line on future EU policiesMarket oriented responding to citizens concernsFully integrated with other sustainable policiesResponding to the international challenges for EU producers
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